Ohio State defensive commits nearing end of season, eyeing playoffs
COLUMBUS — Ohio State and its defense return to action this weekend.
The Buckeyes are fresh and rested after their bye week, and now they begin the back half of the schedule with an interesting test against an abysmal Iowa offense.
Not only will the Ohio State defense go up against its next test on Saturday, but future defensive Buckeyes will also take the field this weekend.
Lettermen Row breaks down the weekend slate on all nine 2023 defensive commits and 2025 cornerback Jontae Gilbert.
Will Smith Jr
Four-star Dublin (Ohio) Coffman defensive lineman Will Smith Jr plays his final home regular season game on Friday against Hilliard (Ohio) Bradley. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time.
Jason Moore
Four-star Fort Washington (Md) DeMatha Catholic defensive lineman Jason Moore plays against Washington D.C. St. John’s on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. local time.
Arvell Reese
Four-star Cleveland (Ohio) Glenville linebacker Arvell Reese is back in action with an away game to Cleveland (Ohio) John Hay.
Calvin Simpson-Hunt
Four-star Waxahachie (Texas) cornerback Calvin Simpson-Hunt plays at Mansfield (Texas) on Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time.
Kayin Lee
Four-star Ellenwood (Ga) Cedar Grove cornerback Kayin Lee plays at Tyrone (Ga) Sandy Creek on Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. local time.
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Jermaine Mathews Jr
Four-star Cincinnati (Ohio) Winton Woods cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. plays against Lebanon (Ohio) on Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time.
Jontae Gilbert
2025 Atlanta (Ga) Douglass cornerback Jontae Gilbert plays against Atlanta (Ga) Carver on Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. local time.
Malik Hartford
Four-star West Chester (Ohio) Lakota West safety Malik Hartford plays against Cincinnati (Ohio) Colerain on Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time.
Cedrick Hawkins
Four-star Titusville (Fla) Cocoa safety Cedrick Hawkins plays at Titusville (Fla) Astronaut High on Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Jayden Bonsu
Four-star Hillside (N.J.) St. Peters Prep Jayden Bonsu plays at Oradell (N.J.) Bergen Catholic on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. local time.
